About the role

Mater Hospital is looking for a permanent part time (8 hours p/week), Physician in Adolescent and Young Adult medicine at the Mater Young Adult Health Centre Brisbane (MYAHCB). The primary duties are to provide outpatient care for young people experiencing a complex or chronic illness.

Mater operates the largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services in the state, bringing together our collective expertise across health, education and research, with a shared vision of empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!  

What you’ll be doing

Duties will include:       

• Deliver developmentally appropriate medical assessment and management for adolescents and young adults with complex health needs.
• Support early identification and management of co-occurring physical, mental health, and neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Contribute to improved health and recovery outcomes through coordinated multidisciplinary care.
• Support timely access to assessment and treatment for young people referred to YASU.
• Contribute to efficient clinic flow, collaborative care planning, and clear communication with referrers and partner services.
• Participate in service development initiatives that improve accessibility and quality of care for young adults.
• Contribute to sustainable service delivery through appropriate use of clinical resources and adherence to billing and documentation requirements.
• Support efficient utilisation of clinic capacity and multidisciplinary services.
• Work collaboratively within the YASU multidisciplinary team including psychology, allied health, nursing, and social work.
• Contribute medical expertise to shared care planning and case discussions.
• Support a trauma-informed, youth-centred approach to care.

About you

To be eligible for the position, you will have:

• Qualification as Adolescent and Young Adult Consultant and current AHPRA registration
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills for adolescents and young adults with complex and co-occurring health needs.
• Ability to engage young people using developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and youth-friendly communication.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork and shared care planning.
• Risk assessment and management, including mental health, substance use, and safeguarding concerns.
• Clinical documentation, care coordination, and communication with referrers and external services.
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and competing priorities within a dynamic service environment.
• Knowledge of adolescent and young adult development and the impact on health, behaviour, and engagement with care.
• Understanding of common conditions affecting young people including mental health disorders, substance use, neurodevelopmental conditions, and chronic illness.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented practice, and youth-centred service models.
• Knowledge of relevant clinical governance, safeguarding, and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary models of care and integrated health service delivery.
  

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

For more information regarding the role, please contact Simon Denny - Simon.Denny@mater.org.au

Applications close on Sunday the 5^th of April 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks). 

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.